Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed projects of Paradip Port and gave directions to the Port for augmenting its capacity to 500 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonne Per Annum) by 2030.
The minister laid foundation stone for the second exit-cum-road flyover, a Gati-Shakti Project, as part of additional Port connectivity from the National Highway at Paradip Port.
This Road-cum-flyover of 2.4 km long serves as an alternative entry/exit option to/from the Port, facilitating the safe and congestion-free movement of vehicles. Costing Rs 93 crore, it will help segregate Cargo traffic from passenger movement to/from Port Township.